Green Dad competition highlights healthy choices

ECO concious dads were celebrated this week as Chiswick children entered a healthy eating writing competition.

The 2009 Green Dad campaign coincides with the run up to Father's Day and encourages children to adopt a greener approach to life, and in turn influence their parents' eco-behaviour, with this year's theme being healthy eating.

Children entered the competition by writing a letter or drawing a picture explaining their dad's healthy eating choices or how he could improve. The event which saw prizes handed out on Sunday was organised by ethical condiment and hamper company Turnham Green.

Founder Natalie Bayliss said: "Healthy eating choices are a long term game which can sometime feel quite intangible, this campaign aims to give children an immediate celebration of making healthy food choices.

"If we inspire just one child to assess their dad's eating choices for good health then it's been a success."

Joint winners of the under fives: Georgia Winter and Ella Chandler Runner-up of the 5-8 years: Benedict Farley Winner of the 9-12 years: Lucy Owen.